Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-09
The Goldman will Sustained.

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BOSTON, July 9.-Judge Mcklm, OF the SUFFOLK
county court, this morning ordered a decree 10 be
entered allowing the will OF the late John Armory
Goldman, the contest over which has caused such
great public interest during the last few months.
The widow and daughter contested the Will on the
ground that Mrs. Ella II. Kimball who was
given large beyueSts, had exercised undue In.
fuence over the mind or the testator, who was not
OF sound mind at the time the will was signed.
In the daily papers for weeks past. The Judge
decides that Mr.. Goldman was OF sound
mind and there was no undue influence on the part
TO the supreme Court. The estate is estimated at
$4,000. Under the will there is given To Mrs.
s4oooo. s ft Is poss5ie that Mrs. rs KiInbaII % Viii
receive the income OF &2s2, 600, In addition
to the $4,000 bequeathed TO her, and also
Burdett decease before Mrs. kimball her legacy
goes to the residue, which may become the prop
sbility that the latter NAV receive the income Of
$500 600 and the notes for s13O 600. II is estimated
BY counsel for contestant that In fourteen years
Mr. Goldman paid S75. 600 TO Mrs. KimbalL
Death Of a Mother Superior.
NEwBURG, n. Y, July 9.-Mother Mary Josephine
Devoreaux, OF the Convent OF Our Lady OF Mercy.
died last night at the age OF sixty year4 Hee
death was the result OF internal Injuries received
from fall down stairs.
Jacob sharp Better.
NEW YORK, July 9.-Jacob Sharp seemed 70 be
somewhat improved this morning. He passed Q
quiet night although his sleep was broken
Mr.. Blaine and Senator Hale shut Dat.
STUPID OFFICIALS PREVENT THEIR ATTENDANCE AT
THE CARNEGIE CEREMONIES IN KDIEBURGH.
The freedom OF the city OF Edinburgh was con-
ferred upon MI. Andrew Carnegie, OF this country,
yesterday In recognition OF his gift TO the city OF
$780, 600 with which TO provide public library.
The ceremony took place In the council chamber.
Mr.. James q. Blaine was invited to be present and
went to the city hall and attempted to make his
way into the chamber. The approaches, however,
were 30 crowded with people that he was unable
to force his way through, and was compelled 70
abandon the attempt.
A cablegram from Edinburgh. last night says:
There Is q great deal OF Indignation manifested
over the failure OF MI. Blaine 70 obtain admission
to the council chamber to-day during the preeen-
tatton OF the freedom OF the city 70 M Carnegie.
Now that the truth IL known, Il appears that the
occurrence was brought about by omcial lack q
tact. Mr. Blaine and senator Hale arrived half A1
hour late. All the approaches 70 the council
chamber were crowded, and the visitors had hard
time reaching the chamber door. When they goe
Janttor dtd not know them and would not pas
them In. III. Carnegie was at the time delivering
hts address M. Blaine sent Z message % tho
provost, stating the situation. The provost waited
until M. Carnegie had nnished his address before
sending orders Tor the admission OF the ot1tlne
guished Americana BY this time both Mr.. Blaine
and senator Hale had become disgusted and had
happened, became very angry, and would scarcely
listen TO the provostb Apologies
4r. Carnegie was subsequently presented with
IN Address by tho Wofkmen of Edinburgh. HI.
Blaine Wa present. NJ. caxnaG1e made sAoes